title: Stimuli-responsive electrospun fibers and their applications.
abstract: Stimuli-responsive electrospun nanofibers are gaining considerable attention as highly versatile tools which offer great potential in the biomedical field. In this critical review, an overview is given on recent advances made in the development and application of stimuli-responsive fibers. The specific features of these electrospun fibers are highlighted and discussed in view of the properties required for the diverse applications. Furthermore, several novel biomedical applications are discussed and the respective advantages and shortcomings inherent to stimuli-responsive electrospun fibers are addressed (136 references).
authors.affiliation: Ghent Research Group on Nanomedicines, Lab General Biochemistry & Physical Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutics, Ghent University, Harelbekestraat 72, B9000 Ghent, Belgium.
authors.forename: Chaobo
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Huang
authors.forename: Stefaan J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Soenen
authors.forename: Joanna
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Rejman
authors.forename: Bart
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Lucas
authors.forename: Kevin
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Braeckmans
authors.forename: Jo
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Demeester
authors.forename: Stefaan C
authors.initials: SC
authors.lastname: De Smedt
mesh_terms: D055664:Electrochemical Techniques; D057139:Nanofibers / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000648:ultrastructure; D011108:Polymers / Q000737:chemistry
chemical_list: D011108:Polymers